MERCURIC CHLORIDE
\mɜːkjˈʊɹɪk klˈɔːɹa͡ɪd], \mɜːkjˈʊɹɪk klˈɔːɹaɪd], \m_ɜː_k_j_ˈʊ_ɹ_ɪ_k k_l_ˈɔː_ɹ_aɪ_d]\
Definitions of MERCURIC CHLORIDE
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a white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative
By Princeton University
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